I've been impressed by how Sabine has played Maria better each time -- I think she's finally got her figured out. But then again, it's like Maria said -- this is about more than one match. As long as Sabine goes in with the same attitude she had against her in Wimbledon, I think she will be okay.

Something interesting: if Cibulkova wins the Carlsbad title, Sharapova and Lisicki will be guaranteed to draw each other for the Round of 16 (because Cibulkova would move into the #9-12 seeds bracket, knocking Zvonareva down which would mean 3 Russians in the #13-16 bracket, and because of the Olympics' rule that compatriots need to be placed in different quarters, that would leave Lisicki as Maria's only possible R16 opponent).

And if Cibulkova loses today, Sabine's chance to draw Sharapova in the 3rd round is still 50%.

I've been impressed by how Sabine has played Maria better each time -- I think she's finally got her figured out. As long as Sabine goes in with the same attitude she had against her in Wimbledon, I think she will be okay.

I also prefer her playing Maria (inst. of Serena/Vika ) in the rround of last 16. If Sabine is not in Serena's half things will be fine

No Sharapova please, knowing Maria, she would be twice as good as last time, because she lost the match in Wimbledon.

Gotta be more optimistic. Sharapova kinda sucks on grass now, plus Sabine will hopefully still be on a high from her awesome win over her. Just hopefully she's fit and brings her serve back to London with her.